Forklifts
TRUE
if your forklift was manufactured without a lap belt, one should be obtained and installed and then used for safety purposes
FALSE
electric powered lift trucks with ALWAYS have an accelerator, a brake pedal, and a clutch
use some kind of checklist containing items to be checked -use the same checklist everytime
how you can make certain that everything gets checked every time and that maintenance items are kept track of so they can be reported
false
if you have to drive the forklift onto an elevator, make sure you leave the forklift running so you will be ready to exit the elevator quickly when the elevator stops
cross it carefully at an angle, one wheel at a time
if you must cross a railroad track with a forklift you should
Drive FRONTWARDS
if you must drive UP a SLOPE with a LOADED forklift
the center of the front axle
is NOT one of the corner points of the forklift stability triangle
FALSE
many forklifts do not have seat belts cause it is safer to be thrown clear of the forklift when an incident occurs
smaller turning arc
the advantage of rear wheel steering as used on most forklifts is a
sound the horn
the following action should always be done whenever the circumstances occur: -before backing up -at intersections -when traveling through doors -anytime your vision is limited or blocked
mast/upright, chains, and hydraulic operator
the following are all considered to be part of the hydraulic lift section of the forklift
the weight of the load is equal to the weight of the forklift with the 2 centers of gravity equal distances from the front wheels
the following condition might cause a forklift to "SEESAW" on it's front wheels
which of the following conditions might cause a forklift to "SEESAW" on its front wheels
the weight of the load is equal to the weight of the truck with the two centers of gravity equal distances from the front wheels
which of the following conditions may cause the center of gravity to shift outside the stability triangle
traveling with an elevated load turning the lift truck while moving too fast carrying too heavy a load operating the lift truck on a hill or incline starting or stopping too fast jerky operation of the hydraulic system
visual pre-operational check will verify
-fuel level -leading radiator -overdue maintenance -tire condition
the following are listed as common causes of forklift tip overs
-sharp turns at excessive speeds -wheels falling into soft ground holes -turns on slopes or inclines -unbalanced and tipping load
Hard tires on a forklift
1 indication that the forklift is intended for INDOOR use only
near the FLOOR
An LP gas leak is dangerous because fumes will collect
battery capacity gauge
Instead of a fuel gauge, electric powered lift trucks have this kind of gauge
True
The higher you lift a load the more unstable it becomes
True
forklifts with solid tires should NOT be used outdoors
If a forklift starts to tip over
keep hands and feet inside the cage and stay firmly in the forklift seat
the odometer or engine hour reading is significant because
they must be tracked so maintenance can be performed when due
Fire
what is the greatest danger involved with re-fueling or re-charging a lift truck
During your OPERATIONAL check
you should check the steering wheel action of the forklift, especially steering wheel free play
False
When fueling a lift truck, make sure that the spout does NOT contact the fill pipe while pumping fuel
flat on the floor
when parking a forklift set the forks
the battery is being used to run the engine
when the amp gauge indicates a minus reading on a forklifts electrical generator, it is an indication that`
8 inches
when transporting a load with a forklift it should never be raised more than ________inches from the floor of the ground
8 inches
when transporting a load with a forklift, it should never be raised more than ___________ inches from the ground or floor
keep the center of gravity ABOVE the front drive wheels
when traveling up or down an incline, whether loaded or empty
raise and lower control lever pushed forward
which action will be used to lower the fork lift load
the load center of gravity is very close to the front wheels
which of the following operating conditions is MOST desirable
false
you probably don't need to worry about how much a load weighs so long as it is balanced and stacked firmly and squarely
true
you should always calculate the total weight of a lift truck as well as the load before entering an elevator with the lift truck
the forklift data plate located on the forklift itself
your first source to be able to find the load center distance, lifting capacity, and lifting height information about your forklift
driving a LOADED lift truck
Travel FORWARD, UP an INCLINE Travel in REVERSE, DOWN an INCLINE
FALSE
NEVER sound your forklift horn when approaching a pedestrian as the noise may startle him and cause an accident
Load capacity, load center, and safe lifting height
Should be available on the forklift data plate
The distance in inches from the center of the front wheels to the face of the forks
The Inch Pound Equation is (A+B) x C. In this equation what does A represent
FALSE
always drive onto an ELEVATOR in REVERSE so that the forks and the load will be in position to exit the elevator first when you leave
False
an LP gas leak is dangerous because fumes will collect near the ceiling where it is difficult to disperse them
when carrying a forklift load
carry the load as LOW as possible
battery capacity gauge
electric powered trucks have a _______________________instead of a fuel gauge
false
forklift training is complete when the formal computer based training program is passed with a score of at least 80%
FALSE
forklifts, especially those intended for indoors, are designed for use on dry surfaces or surfaces covered with oil or water
prior to every work shift
how often should you do an Operational check
FALSE
if a forklift is overheating, you need to lower the load or reduce the load being lifted before continuing the job
TRUE
if the load center of an anticipated load is greater than that shown on the data plate, the forklift load capacity may need to be recalculated
using the "inch pound equation"
if the load center of the load to be lifted is greater than that shown on the data plate, the forklift load capacity can be easily and quickly recalculated by
Fork lift data plate
most immediate source of information for the forklift lifting capacity and load center distance
the dashboard of the forklift
most instrument gauges will be located on
false
never park the forklift with the forks resting on the floor as this creates a tripping hazard
OPERATIONAL checks will verify
parking brakes, steering, and directional signals
the rear end of the forklift to swing wide when making sharp turns
rear wheel steering will cause
empty lift truck
reverse up incline forward down incline
false
side to side adjustment of the forklifts must be done by hand on all forklifts
FALSE
stabilizing jacks will only be necessary on a trailer if the wheel chocks are not available
smaller turning arc
the advantage of rear wheel steering as used on most fork lifts
-horn -warning light -backup bell -condition of tires
the following forklift safety features should be checked daily
The load center of gravity is very close to the front wheels
the following operating condition is most desirable
False
the load center gravity must be kept just outside the stability triangle to ensure maximum stability
the operator
the most important safety device on any lift truck is
protect the operator from falling objects and rollovers
the purpose of the overhead guard
rear wheel steering will cause
the rear end of the forklift to swing wide when making sharp turns
pneumatic tires
the type of forklift tires designed for use outdoors on improved and some unimproved surfaces
The truck's capacity at the rated load center in pounds
In the Inch Pound Equation (A+B) x C what does C represent
ABOVE
keep the load center of gravity ________ while traveling with either loaded or empty forklift
Which of the following principles applies for forklift steering
ALL OF THE ABOVE -if the turn is too wide, the rear of the forklift may not be able to complete the turn -in an isle, stay as wide as possible before turning to face the desired pallet -start close to the inside of the turn when turning a corner if driving forward
Increase
Tilting the fork back will ______________the stability of the lift truck carrying the load
drive in reverse
if the load you are carrying blocks your view
Travel in REVERSE, UP and INCLINE Travel FORWARD, DOWN and INCLINE
if you are driving an empty lift truck
the operator
is the most important safety device on any truck
Hydrogen gas, battery acid, electrical arcing, and heat produced by batteries
the following are hazards which should be considered when recharging electric lift trucks